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PRESS RELEASE
The “CZHED” Donates Studio time to 911 Media Arts Center to help raise funds for an acoustic upgrade on its theater
In an effort to raise funds to pay for materials and labor costs of upgrading the acoustics of the Center’s theater. Czhed (Shed) Media Studios has donated 7 hours of studio time to the 911 Media Arts Center for its upcoming fundraising Auction
For those who wish to support this worthy cause, you can mail in your donation to 911 Media Arts Center Attn.: “Donations” 402 9th Ave N Seattle, WA 98109
You can check out their web site at http://911media.org Where you can get information about making your donations online. You can also request information as to when the 911 Media Arts center will be having its auction.
FYI- The 911 Media Arts Center
Who or what is the 911 Media Center?
Answer: 911 Media Arts Center is a Washington State non-profit. It functions as an all encompassing oasis for audio and visual artist from the amateurs to professional ranks working in digital formats. The 911 Media Arts Center offers some of the following services: low cost access to equipment to artist; youth programs in media literacy, artistic programs\ the exhibition of new media and open workshops in all aspects of media production; also screenings of independent films and videos.
Why use the name “911” for the Media Arts Center?
Answer: The Media Arts Center takes its name from its original 1974 location– 911 E. Pine St. Seattle, WA.
What is the 911 Media Center’s background?
Answer: After ten years of serving as an exhibition and meeting place for Seattle artists exploring the use of “the then revolutionary” advancements in video gear in their art. In 1984 the 911 Media Arts Center established itself as Washington State's first and only non- profit, educational organization, which mission is the support of creative use of audio and visual media tools for communication and art. In over twenty years of working with media art and emerging Artists using cutting edge technologies, 911 Media Arts Center has trained, nurtured and supported hundreds of Northwest artists. Joining the ranks of the 911 Media Arts Center’s famous alumnus is “James Longley.” He edited his film “Iraq in Fragments” at the 911 Media Arts Center. This Documentary film won two awards at the 2006 Sun Dance film festival and garnered a nomination for an Oscar in the Best Documentary category at this year’s 79th annual Academy Awards Ceremony.
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